Hot Takes
In the wake of Russian invasion of Ukraine, Finland and Sweden announced in May 2022 their intention to join NATO. These historic bids had encountered tough opposition from Turkey as…
In the thirty-third episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 2 with co-host Erin Gibbs Van Brunschot, Director of UCalgary’s Centre for Military, Security & Strategic Studies, and co-director of the CDSN.…
Hot Takes
The United States’ policy toward Taiwan has been a source of continuing controversy. Amid warnings that Beijing may be preparing to use force against Taiwan by 2027, or even 2025,…
In the thirty-first episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 2 with co-host Linna Tam-Seto, Assistant Professor Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy within the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the…
Policy Briefs
Western opposition to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has undeniably had consequences for interstate diplomatic, military and economic dynamics. Among them is the development of various discussions among allies regarding the…
Policy Briefs
The allocation of the continental shelf in the Arctic region has generated significant speculation. Some, particularly in the media, portray this issue as one of the main reasons for a…
In the thirtieth episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 2, with co-host Anessa Kimball, Associate Professor at Université Laval. Steve & Anessa discuss Anessa’s research at the NATO Centers for Excellence…
Hot Takes
The latest Italian elections, held in September 2022, represent a turning point for both the country and the international community. According to several analysts, the victory of the right-wing coalition…
Hot Takes
September 16, 2022 - Mahsa Amini, a young Kurdish woman arrested in Tehran because her veil was poorly adjusted, was taken to the police station and did not come out…
In the twenty-ninth episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 2, with co-host Artur Wilczynski, retired DG of Foreign Intelligence Operations Canada and Senior Fellow GPSIA, University of Ottawa. Steve & Artur…